A short inquiry into the policy, humanity and past effects of the poor laws; and into the principles upon which any measures for their improvement should be conducted; in which are included a few considerations on the questions of political oeconomy, most intimately connected with the subject ; particularly on the supply of food in England. By one of His Majesty's justices of the peace for three inland counties.

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